Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-07
F3aaTY-NiNTH CONGRESS-.
Second Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.

1 SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s.
Among the memorials presented in the
Senate today and referred was the follow
ing:
BY Mr. Blair, a large number from vsri-
Gus organizations in all parts of the country
asking legislation to prevent the violation OF
the Sabbath in the running of railroad trains
Mr Ejmunds, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported bill TO incorporate
| the Maritime Canal Co. of Nicaguara. CAL
endar.
Mr. Manderson brought before the Senate
the case of the claim against Mexico for The
killing OF Capt Emmett Crawford, in COM
mand of United States troops in purs uit of
Geronimo by Mexican troops, in Mexico, in
January, 1886, stating that a stronger and
more urgent demand for indemnity should b.
made, and introduced bill for the relief of
Capt Craw tord's heirs referred
The Senate then took upthe resolution Of
fered yesterday by Mr.. Mcpherson, calling
on the secretary OF the treasury for a state
ment of the indebtedness of the Pacific rail-
road company 10 the government.
Mr.. Hoar withdrew his amendment calling
for an additional statement az TO the disputed
questions between the government and the Co.
| stating thst his objec; would be equally eff
| iected under the original resolutions; agreed
to.
Mr.. Vest introduced and the Senate passed.
without division, oil to increase the pen
sion of the widow of Gen Francis F. BLAIR
from $50 month TO $1,000 year.
At l 45 the Senate resumed consideration
of the Interstate commerce bill and MIR.
Pla.t continued his speech.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Pat's spec CHI
hn
of $1,000 year to Mary S. Logan, widow OF
John A. Logan, as major general of voIun-
teers, MIR. Mitchell stating that the bill pro
posed to do precisely what was done tor the
widows of Gen. Hancock and Gen. Thomas.
Mr.. Msxey would prefer TO have some fur
ther explanation of the bill. There was a
great distinction between the case of Gen.
Logan and the cases of Generals Hancock
and Thomas, who had spent their lives i. the
army. In SO far as pensions was concerned.
he thought the case OF Gen. Logan should
stand on the same principle rs that of other
citizens. If he contracted in the army the
disease from which he died there would be
ample ground for pension for his widow.
Mr.. Mitchell stated that he heard Genera.
Logan say he had been wounded five times
and he was undoubtedly entitled to pension
but had never claimed one.
Mr.. Cullom stated that Gen. Logan had
contracted rheumatism on the battlefield OF
Fort Donelson, where he lay in the snow all
night. There was no question that he died
of rheumatism contrac led in the service of
his country.
After some further discussion the bill was
passed without division.
On motion of Mr.. Edmunds the bill to
carry into effect the treaty with China for the
suppression of the opium traffic was taken
up and passed without division.
The interstate commerce bill having been
taken up again Mr.. Cullom said he was anx
ious to have the bill disposed of as soon as
possible and gave notice that on Tuesday OF
Wednesday next he would ask tie Senate to
remain in session until the subject was dis
posed of.
MIR. Hoar demonstrated against cutting of
on bill that would operate SO seriously upon
modern commerce and would so greatly ut
feet the interests of the city and State which
he represented.
MIR. Cullom said the senator had had plenty
OF time to prepare for the discussion since
the conference report had been made; be-
sides, the bill reported, was not very differ
ent from that which passed the Senate year
ago. In his judgment the bill, if passed,
would not interfere with modern commerce
at all, nor with the interests of Boston or
Massachusetts.
The Senate, then, on motion of Mr. Cam.
eron, at 3.45, went into secret session, and
when the doors wee reopened, ten minutes
later, adjourned till tomorrow.
HOUSE.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the pension appropriation bill
which appropriates SIC, ,24S, 500, being onl,
$500 below the estimates, the reduction be-
ing in the item for rent of offices for pension
agencies.
f Without amendment or discussion the bill
was read, reported to the sHouse and passed
The House then, yeas 1873, nays II, wen
into committee of the whole, Mr.. Springer OF
Illinois in the chair, on the naval reorganiza
ton bill
Mr. Sayers of Texas declared that there
was not political object sought to be &C
complished by the measure. 1t had for it,
object reform in the administration of naval
affairs in order to ensure harmony, promote
efficiency, produce economy and secure re
sponsibilty. We had no fleet worthy Of a
name. Our navy yards and stations notwitb
standing the immense sums of money spent
upon them were in a worthless and deplora
bic condition, and if this lamentable condi
ton of affairs was due, he thought it was to
the organization of the navy. As it now ex
listed the imperative duty devolved upon
Congress to give the relief which was ex
tended by the pending bill.
Mr.. Boutelle of Maine opposed the bill
believing it to be contrary to the interests OF
the naval service, and that its passage would
be detrimental to the interests of the govern
ment. 1t did not represent what it purported
to be. Instead of being specific admirably
prepared and digested method of reorganiza
ton submitted by the navy department. il
was a makeshift based on the entire depart
ure from and the absolute surrender of the
principles which were declared essential
when the original proposition was submitted
The existing organization of the navy wa,
adequate to all demands at present and all
probable requirements of the future.
Pending further debate the commit ee rose
and the House at As adjourned.
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